Dubai chocolate: how a pistachio bar broke the internet
A knafeh-stuffed chocolate bar from a home kitchen in Dubai became a global supply-chain event. Here's how.
crazein desk — 21 Jul 2026
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A knafeh-stuffed chocolate bar from a home kitchen in Dubai became a global supply-chain event. Here's how.
crazein desk — 21 Jul 2026
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Dubai chocolate — the verdict
“Genuinely worth the hype in metros — just mind the price. A real craze, not a flash in the pan.”
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The India corner
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crazein desk — 21 Jul 2026
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crazein desk — 21 Jul 2026
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